If you want to get excellent pictures of your cosplay, the best thing to do is plan a photoshoot. But before you go out and start taking photos, you should put some thought into the photoshoot location. A good background and lighting can take your cosplay photographs from good to amazing. As a general rule,…
Cosplay is a lot of fun at conventions, but sometimes it’s not appropriate for everyday life. Your coworkers might not appreciate you walking into the office in full Wonder Woman armor. But that doesn’t mean you have to put aside your nerdy interests just to avoid standing out. You can use your favorite characters to…
Lace front wigs can drastically improve the look of a cosplay. They have a more natural hairline that gives even the craziest anime hairstyles a more seamless look. However, to achieve the most with your lace front wig, you have to make sure you prepare the wig and wear it properly. As a general rule,…
We’ve all done it. We wore a wig to a convention and were just too tired or excited to worry about taking care of it after changing out of the cosplay. Then once we get home, we realize that we’ve got a frizzy and tangled mess of a wig. If we ever want to wear…
A good wig can effortlessly make or break your costume. Unfortunately, wigs are not always simple to work with. It’s too easy for wigs to tangle and frizz when transporting them or wearing them. Inappropriate storage can also lead to a tangled mess. Keep your wigs in good condition by practicing proper styling, transporting, and…
When you look at ticket prices for anime conventions, you’ll see numbers ranging anywhere from $45-$100 or even more. This seems like a high price, but doable if you budget for it. However, this is not the final cost of an anime convention. There are so many other factors that add to the price. If…
Have you ever run into this problem? You make an amazing cosplay, go to a convention, and get asked for a ton of photos. Then all those photos disappear and you can never find all those pictures of your costume. Unfortunately, if you don’t make a plan of action ahead of time, there’s only a…
Going to your first anime, comic, or gaming convention can feel overwhelming. There is so much to do and so little time to accomplish it all! By looking at all the possibilities, you can decide which activities are your priority, so you have time for the most important events. The main activities at conventions include…
While it may seem like a weird hobby from the outside, cosplay actually promotes some very practical skills. The technical skills you learn can be useful in a variety of industries, while the soft skills are advantageous in everything from making friends to job interviews. In general, the benefits of cosplay include hands-on skills such…
Contrary to their reputation, anime and comic conventions are actually pretty safe. This is especially true over the past decade as anti-harassment policies have been put in place and groups have worked to bring awareness to issues of consent to photographs and hugs. However, conventions are pretty popular events and you will come into contact…